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Water in Our World: Exploring Storage and Movement in Different Environments

In this lesson plan students will investigate and compare where water is stored and how it moves in six different environments: deserts, forests, urban areas, suburban areas, coastlines, and agricultural regions. This activity aligns with NGSS standards for middle school-grade science education. This lesson plan utilizes USGS "Where's the Water?" poster set for guiding material. 

Water in Our World: Exploring Storage and Movement in Different Environments-Lesson Plan [PDF]

Water in Our World: Exploring Storage and Movement in Different Environments-Lesson Plan [PDF]

Water in Our World: Exploring Storage and Movement in Different Environments-Lesson Plan [DOC]

Water in Our World: Exploring Storage and Movement in Different Environments-Lesson Plan [DOC]

Water Cycle Processes [Poster]

Water Cycle Processes [Poster]

Where is the Water? Coast [Poster]

Where is the Water? Coast [Poster]

Where is the Water? Urban [Poster]

Where is the Water? Urban [Poster]

Where is the Water? Agriculture [Poster]

Where is the Water? Agriculture [Poster]

Where is the Water? Suburban [poster]

Where is the Water? Suburban [poster]

Where is the Water? Forest [Poster]

Where is the Water? Forest [Poster]

Where is the Water? Desert [Poster]

Where is the Water? Desert [Poster]

Water Cycle Diagram

Water Cycle Diagram